Best 8 Lemon Glazed Carrots Recipes

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**Indulge in the Sweet and Tangy Delights of Lemon Glazed Carrots: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Lemon Glazed Carrots, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. These succulent carrots are lovingly roasted to perfection, caramelizing their natural sweetness and creating a delightful crunch. The vibrant lemon glaze, a harmonious blend of tangy citrus and a hint of herbal rosemary, elevates the carrots to a new level of culinary artistry. This recipe offers a delectable balance of sweet and savory, making it an ideal accompaniment to a wide range of main courses. Whether you're hosting a special dinner party or simply seeking a delightful side dish to elevate your weeknight meals, our Lemon Glazed Carrots are sure to impress.

**Variations and Serving Suggestions:**

- **Honey-Glazed Carrots:** For a sweeter variation, substitute honey for the lemon juice in the glaze. The resulting carrots will have a glossy, golden finish and a delightful honeyed flavor.

- **Maple-Glazed Carrots:** Create a unique flavor profile by using maple syrup instead of lemon juice in the glaze. The maple syrup will impart a rich, slightly smoky sweetness to the carrots.

- **Spiced Carrots:** Add a touch of warmth and depth of flavor by incorporating spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger into the glaze. These spices will create a subtly sweet and aromatic glaze that complements the carrots perfectly.

- **Roasted Carrots with Lemon-Herb Butter:** For a more rustic take on this classic dish, roast the carrots with a flavorful lemon-herb butter. Simply combine softened butter, lemon zest, chopped herbs like parsley and thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Brush the carrots with the herb butter before roasting for a tantalizingly aromatic and flavorful dish.

- **Lemon-Glazed Carrot Fries:** Transform your carrots into fun and healthy fries by cutting them into thin strips and roasting them until crispy. Drizzle the fries with the lemon glaze and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for a delightful snack or side dish.

- **Lemon-Glazed Carrot Salad:** For a refreshing and vibrant salad, combine roasted lemon-glazed carrots with mixed greens, toasted nuts, crumbled feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. This salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will surely impress your guests.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS



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Very easy and quick to make!

Provided by REBECCARIVINIUS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, brown sugar, and lemon juice in the melted butter, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

LEMON HONEY GLAZED CARROTS



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Baby carrots cooked in a honey, butter, ginger, and lemon glaze. This goes really well with peppercorn steak and cheesecake.

Provided by VVMYRSS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound baby carrots
water to cover
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Bring carrots and enough water to cover to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-high and continue to simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat; stir in honey. Add lemon juice and ginger. Increase heat to medium and stir in carrots until well coated. Continue cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 169.7 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS



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These lovely tangy carrots are a super vegetable side dish.-Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Drain carrots; add butter mixture and toss gently. If desired, garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS AND RUTABAGA



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If you like carrots and rutabagas, this colorful side dish is a real winner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium carrots
1 medium rutabaga
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Cut carrots and rutabaga into 3x1/4-in. strips. Place in a saucepan; add broth. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 13-15 minutes or until tender. Do not drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add to vegetables; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are glazed, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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Carrots can be quick and easy to prepare when you combine traditional cooking methods with the ease of the microwave. This recipe is adapted from America's Everyday Diabetes Cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb baby carrots, rinsed
1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse the carrots under running water and place in a 2 quart casserole, cover and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring half way through.
  • Drain off any water that accumulates during cooking and add the carrots to a medium saucepan along with the stock, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and zest.
  • Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and carrots are lightly glazed.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley or chives and serve.

GLAZED LEMON-DILL CARROTS



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Make and share this Glazed Lemon-Dill Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons butter
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Steam carrots until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a small heavy pot, dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth. Stir in lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and boils. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in dill, butter, salt, and pepper. Pour over carrots. Toss and serve.

LEMON GLAZED CARROTS



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This makes a perfect side dish for a Turkey dinner. It's the ONLY way I can get my in-laws to eat carrots. I prefer to steam the carrots, but you can boil them if you don't have a steamer. You can also slice regular carrots if you don't have baby carrots. If you don't have a lemon zester tool, you can use the fine side of a grater.

Provided by Axe1678

Categories     Vegetable

Time 53m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb baby carrots (one package)
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest (yellow part of rind)

Steps:

  • Steam or boil carrots 35-45 minutes.
  • Melt butter and mix in pepper, sugar and lemon zest.
  • Keep warm and stir 3-5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over carrots and serve.

HONEY-LEMON GLAZED CARROTS



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Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound carrots, peeled
pinch coarse salt
1 strip lemon zest
juice from 1/2 Lemon (or to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
freshly ground black pepper
pinch ground cumin (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the carrots, lemon zest, honey, cumin and salt in a saute pan or low-sided saucepan. Add enough cold water to not quite cover the carrots. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring once or twice and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a fairly vigorous but not violent boil until the liquid has nearly evaporated, about 14 minutes. If the carrots are not yet tender, lower the heat slightly. (The recipe can be made ahead to this point. Cool and then cover and refrigerate. Reheat when needed, adding a couple of spoonfuls of water if the carrots seem dry). Lower the heat and toss gently with a wooden spoon until the liquid reduces to form a light, syrupy glaze, usually a couple of minutes. Remove the lemon zest. Stir in the lemon juice and pepper and serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Carrots: Select firm, bright-colored carrots for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim and Peel Properly: Trim the ends of the carrots and peel them if desired. Peeling is optional, but it gives the carrots a smoother appearance.
  • Cut Carrots Evenly: Cut the carrots into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking. This will help them glaze evenly.
  • Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor for the glaze. Avoid using bottled lemon juice, as it can have a bitter taste.
  • Don't Overcook: Cook the carrots just until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking will make them mushy and less flavorful.
  • Reduce the Glaze: Simmer the glaze until it reduces and thickens slightly. This will help it coat the carrots better.

Conclusion:

Lemon glazed carrots are a simple yet delicious side dish that adds a pop of color and flavor to any meal. They are easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. With their sweet and tangy glaze, these carrots are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Try them out for your next dinner party or potluck, and you'll see why they are such a popular dish.

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